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To physically launch oneself into the air
“Fleas can jump a hundred times their height, which is the equivalent of a human jumping about a thousand feet.”
(jump off) To physically launch oneself off a platform downward
“I would literally jump off a plane while I was tandem skydiving.”
To move suddenly in a given direction
“I was petrified that this stocky little terrier could decide to suddenly jump at me and sink his teeth into my neck.”
To jolt, usually due to astonishment, shock or fear
“She has a tendency to jump in surprise whenever she hears something move.”
To move around in a lively or playful manner
“As I watch the kids jump around in the living room, I glance at my sister and myself in the entryway mirror.”
To receive a fright
“A loud noise in the night would cause us to jump.”
(especially of prices or figures) To rise suddenly and by a large amount
“The price of cryptocurrency tends to jump as suddenly as it crashes.”
To pass over (an obstacle) by a spring or leap
“Our dog would regularly jump the fence to prance around in the meadow outside.”
To move to a position in (a queue/line) that is further forward
“He is annoyingly impatient and is always trying to jump the queue.”
To attack without warning
“I saw two guys jump an unsuspecting man in the car park.”
(jump at) To eagerly accept
“Marshall would jump at the opportunity that would come only once in a lifetime.”
(of driver or a vehicle) To fail to stop at a red traffic light
“The man driving behind me hooted, wanting me to jump the lights, enraged that I had not done so.”
To spring upon suddenly to attack or capture
To give, or cause to give, a short, sudden jerking or convulsive movement
To steal from someone or a place using threats or violence
To engage in carnal activity
To move aside or to and fro in a sudden or quick manner
To elevate or lift to a higher level, place or position
To run away from a place or situation of danger
To quiver or vibrate due to being shaken or struck
To arrive at hastily, especially a decision
To move fast enough to reach or pass someone or something ahead
To physically attack ferociously and wound
An act of jumping into the air
“A little finagling with the latch, then a quick jump to catch the top of the door, and it swung open without a struggle or a noise.”
An act of jumping down from a surface
“The stunt involves a jump from a twenty-foot ledge into a pool of water below.”
A sudden dramatic rise in amount, price, or value
“The company reported a twelve percent jump in profits compared to the previous financial year.”
A head start or favorable position in a competition
“You can get a jump on your competitors by working harder and smarter.”
A sudden involuntary movement caused by shock or surprise
“I noticed a little jump from Harry, who was evidently surprised when Sally chose to sit next to him.”
An obstacle to be jumped, especially by a horse and rider in an equestrian competition
“Any horse falling at the trial jump or twice refusing is not allowed to compete.”
A sudden swoop or spring, typically to capture or grab something or someone
An instance of transitioning from one state or subject to another
A feeling of fright
A significant advance or breakthrough driven by exceptional inspiration
A short, confused fight or struggle at close quarters
A formal social gathering for dancing
The act or process of making an aircraft airborne
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